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About Janan

Born-again Servant of God, Blogger. I am passionate about my walk with Jesus, and my faith in God is paramount to everything I do. I hope you are encouraged by what you read here on my blog. I would love to connect with you and hear your Faith Story too!

Three years and a knock on the head…

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There was a time in my life when I was searching for God‘s direction for which church he wanted my children and me to attend. I visited a church that friends of mine were attending, and I really loved it there, but it was farther from my home than the church I thought God would want me to go to, so I kept searching.

My heart kept drawing me to this particular church and it was only about 20-25 minutes from our home. It really wasn’t that far, but I still kept asking God to please show me where He wanted us to go, and my heart kept drawing me to that church.

This went on for about three years when finally one day I felt like I received a knock on my head saying “How long will it take for you to understand?” So I said to the Lord, “OK God, I got the message!! This is where you want my children and me to attend.” So we plugged in and continued to attend that church, because now it was settled in my heart and my mind that it was where God wanted us to be.

It was a wonderful church, and my children and I grew in our faith and in our walk with God. My children were involved in the youth group and the summer ministries, and it was just a wonderful place for us. God moved in mighty ways in our life as we attended, plugged in, served, and my children grew up.

So, if you’re struggling with knowing God‘s will for your life, keep at it and never give up, but realize he might just be knocking on your head showing you what was right in front of you but you were resistant to accept. Let him lead you into what he has for you and sit back and see how he moves and works in your life. You will be blessed!

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Have you heard of the Flashpoint Army?

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Today I want to post about a movement in the USA that I have been following since its inception several years ago. It is called Flashpoint.

This is a Christian movement whereby truth is told about current events taking place in our nation, the great USA. No fake news, no inflated misinformation, no lies or un-truths, just facts posed in light of the word of God, and in light of our US Constitution and the goals set forth by our Founding Fathers.

God’s word is truth and I personally base my life on it, and I hope you do too! If, however, you do not, keep an open mind and read on. I challenge you to check out the links I have posted.

Those of us who follow and support Flashpoint make up the Flashpoint Army! Shown below is the Watchman Decree we stand on as we work and pray toward the needed changes in our nation.

Here is the English Standard Version of 2 Corinthians 6:1-2: Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you. Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”

Some people don’t believe we were founded as a Christian nation. If you struggle with whether or not this is true, check out the Biblical Civics Course offered through Patriot Academy. This course will enlighten those who are unsure about the facts relating to the founding of America.

If this information resonates with you, come join us in the Flashpoint Army and see what part you might play in this movement to save America and restore and retain our God-given rights to freedom.

Fish for Breakfast?

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Have you ever eaten fish for breakfast? I have been teased for some of the things I’ve eaten for breakfast, usually something left over from a previous meal. My husband used to think me crazy for some of the things I would eat in the morning for breakfast, and when I read this scripture where Jesus had fish cooking on the fire and told the disciples to bring some of the fish they caught and have breakfast, I felt justified. LOL

Here is what the scripture says in John 21: “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. 3 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. 5 He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. 6 He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. 8 The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. 9 When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. 10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” 11 So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. 12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. 14 This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead.” NIV ~ Scripture accessed through BibleGateway.com

At that moment they knew for sure it was Jesus because of the miracle of so many fish, just like the last time he had performed this miracle for them, recorded in Luke 5: “4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.”NIV ~ Scripture accessed through BibleGateway.com

More than pointing out my feeling justified for sometimes eating leftover fish for breakfast, I want to remember the miracles Jesus performed for the disciples and how much they mean to us today. Jesus is still a miracle worker.

Do you need a miracle in your life, in your body, in your mind, in your finances? Seek Him!! Jesus is still a miracle worker today!

And by the way, have you ever eaten fish for breakfast?

Greater works!

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John 14:12 from six different versions of the Bible

ESV: Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works that these will he do because I am going to the Father.

NIV: Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

NLT: I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.

NKJV: Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

AMPC: I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these, because I go to the Father.

TPT: I tell you this timeless truth: The person who follows me in faith, believing in me, will do the same mighty miracles that I do-even greater miracles than these because I go to be with my Father!

Wow! Jesus said those who believe in Him will do the same works He did, as well as doing even greater works. I find that very amazing, wonderful, encouraging and exciting. How about you? Have you put your faith in Jesus? If so, you can claim this promise from Him!

God Sent Me…

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I’ve recently done a study through the book of Genesis and was especially captivated by the story of Joseph, realizing he was about 17 years old when his brothers sold him into slavery and close to 30 years old when he was elevated to the second-in-command in all of Egypt. He had been through much unjust treatment, imprisonment, and waited about 13 years, faithfully serving God all the while. The story is quite amazing to follow.

One amazing thing that impacted me was the way Joseph never wanted to do anything against God. When Potiphar’s wife tried several times to get him to sleep with her, he said, “How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?”-Genesis 39:9 – When Pharaoh dreamed dreams he didn’t understand and wanted Joseph to interpret them, Joseph told Pharaoh that it was not him that could interpret, but that God would give Pharaoh “a favorable answer.” – Genesis 41:16

Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of preparing all of Egypt for the upcoming 7-year famine and storing up enough grain to feed everyone in Egypt and also sell to others. He was second in charge only to Pharaoh himself! During this time, Joseph’s father Jacob sent his sons to Egypt to buy grain so they could eat and not starve. Jacob thought Joseph was dead, based on what Joseph’s brothers caused him to believe from those 12-13 years earlier.

You can read the entire story in Genesis of how the brothers journeyed without their youngest brother Benjamin, how Joseph treated them when they did not know he was their brother, and how Joseph insisted they come back with their youngest brother in order to buy more grain. Eventually Joseph revealed himself to them as their brother.

Reading in Genesis 45:4-5, “So Joseph said to his brothers, ‘Come near to me, please.’ And they came near and he said, ‘I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.”

There is so much more to this story and I encourage you to read it for yourself.

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The point I wanted to make of how God showed me it applies in my life is in my marriage to my second husband, Ted.

Ted used to say that he believed God brought us together, and he said I was his true soul-mate, and that God brought me to him. I never agreed with this because I felt that I had been in disobedience to God when I married him.

You see, I have outlived 2 husbands, and I raised my 3 children by God’s grace as a single mom. I had waited on God for 15 years, believing He had another husband for me, but I had simply gotten tired of waiting and I decided to do things my own way. Even though I, like Joseph, wanted to honor God in my life and never really wanted to sin against Him, I felt that I did. Sure, I later repented and know God forgives me, but the thing God has now revealed to me just fits with Joseph’s story and blessed my heart when He showed it to me!

The beautiful thing God has now shown me through studying about Joseph in Genesis is that God allowed this, even in my disobedience, because He had a perfect plan for Ted and me, and I now believe that God sent me! You see, Ted developed a neurological disorder called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and he needed me to care for him. I realize that God sent me 19 years earlier, even in what I thought was disobedience on my part, so I could care for my husband.

I post this to encourage you, my precious reader, that no matter what you may have done in your life, God can use it for your good and for His glory. I would love to hear your story of how you have seen this in your life and can also say, God sent me!

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Exciting News!

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God has opened the door for me to add a New York real estate license to my Delaware real estate license and I have completed all the required training, passed the state exam and just received my license, and I will be getting my Board memberships and MLS account set up so I can begin servicing buyers and sellers in New York!

Since I am living in the Adirondacks I will focus my attention mainly in this area, but can certainly work anywhere in the state, just like I can in Delaware. As always, I have a robust referral network within Keller Williams and can actually assist anyone with any real estate needs in any state!

I am super excited to be joining KW Platform located in Latham, New York.

Just wanted to share my excitement!! Visit my website here.

The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked – Psalm 1

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verses 1-2 – Blessed is the man who walks not in the *counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of *scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he *meditates day and night.

verses 3-4 – He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he *prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like *chaff that the wind drives away.

verses 5-6 – Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgement, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will *perish.

*counsel – to give advice to someone

*scoffer – someone who mocks or ridicules others for their beliefs

*meditate – to ponder, a careful weighing of a problem or, often, prolonged inconclusive thinking about a matter, a definite focusing of one’s thoughts on something so as to understand it deeply

*prosper – flourish physically; grow strong and healthy, succeed in material terms; be financially successful, make successful

*chaff – the refuse (food waste, scraps, or garbage) of winnowed corn

*perish – suffer death, typically in a violent, sudden, or untimely way, suffer complete ruin or destruction

New day, new year…almost here…I am thankful!

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So it’s been “a minute” as some people say since I’ve written here on my blog. So much has happened, so much of God’s hand in my life, and I am so very thankful.

Currently living in the Adirondacks in upstate New York with my youngest daughter and three of my wonderful grandchildren, studying to take the New York real estate exam to add a New York license to my Delaware license, I am thankful. (Not really planning to ever add Maryland or New Jersey licenses again but you never know…)

Attending Adirondack Bible Chapel with my daughter each Sunday has been a blessing, but I still look forward to attending Word of Life Christian Center whenever I’m back in Delaware. I’m making new friends at ABC but also miss my friends at WOLCC. Again, I am thankful.

You know, it’s an exciting adventure living in a new state and still keeping my connections to the other three states I’ve lived in. Family, clients and friends in Delaware, Maryland & New Jersey, for all of whom I am so very thankful. My other two children and the remainder of my 12 grandchildren (one whom just got married this year!) are all still in New Jersey and are such blessings from God! I am so very thankful!

While my Toyota RAV-4 has been a fantastic traveling vehicle, and my little dog Maddy is such a great traveling companion, my goal is to purchase a small RV motorhome or conversion van so I can have my home on wheels while I travel back and forth. This will make doing business in multiple states much easier. As I research and study all the options, I get more and more excited to know it will soon be a reality. Again, I am thankful.

So as I look forward to the start of a new year, I know God has great things in store for me, and I choose to continue to serve Him wherever He wants to use me. He has never let me down, and He has brought me through so many difficult things throughout my life. How can I not trust Him with my future? I am so very thankful!